Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At engineermum.com, we believe that gambling should only ever be viewed as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. When you play at Stake Casino Australia or any other online casino, you should only gamble with money you can afford to lose.
Remember: the house always has a mathematical advantage. If you're spending more than you can afford or gambling to recover losses, it's time to seek help.
Age Verification
Online gambling in Australia is only available to individuals who are 18 years of age or older. It is your responsibility to verify that you meet the legal age requirement in your jurisdiction before participating in any gambling activities.
If you are under 18, we strongly encourage you to stay away from gambling sites and seek support if you have concerns about your own or someone else's gambling habits.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Do you recognise any of the following warning signs in your own behaviour? If so, it may be time to seek help:
- Constantly thinking about gambling or planning your next gambling session
- Needing to gamble with increasing amounts of money to achieve the same excitement
- Attempting to control or reduce your gambling but being unable to do so
- Chasing losses by gambling more in an attempt to recover money you've lost
- Lying to friends, family members, or others about the extent of your gambling
- Using gambling as a way to escape problems, relieve stress, or manage difficult emotions
- Risking important relationships, education, or career opportunities because of gambling
- Borrowing money or going into debt to fund your gambling
- Feeling irritable, anxious, or restless when you try to reduce or stop gambling
- Repeatedly failing to stick to gambling limits you've set for yourself
If you've ticked more than one of these boxes, please consider reaching out to one of the support organisations listed below.
Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gaming Features
Most reputable online casinos, including Stake Casino Australia, offer tools to help you maintain control over your gambling:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to deposit in a day, week, or month. Once you reach this limit, you won't be able to deposit further funds.
- Loss Limits: Set a limit on how much money you're willing to lose during a gaming session or time period.
- Reality Checks: Enable reminders that pop up during your gaming session to remind you how long you've been playing and how much you've spent.
- Time-Out (Cool-Off Period): Take a temporary break from gambling for hours, days, or weeks. Your account will remain locked during this period.
- Self-Exclusion: Permanently close your account and exclude yourself from the casino for a set period or indefinitely. This is a powerful tool if you feel your gambling is out of control.
Use these tools proactively to maintain a healthy relationship with gambling entertainment.
Support Organisations & Resources
If you're struggling with problem gambling, please reach out to one of these trusted support organisations:
Australia (Primary Support)
- Gambling Help Online
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Free, confidential counselling and support service for people affected by problem gambling in Australia.
International Support (for reference)
- GamCare (United Kingdom)
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop (United Kingdom)
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk - Responsible Gambling Council (Canada)
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org - National Council on Problem Gambling (United States)
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
Take Action Today
If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, please seek help immediately. There is no shame in reaching out—problem gambling is a recognised condition, and support is available.
Visit Gambling Help Online today to access free, confidential counselling and support services across Australia. You can also contact them by phone or live chat.
Remember: gambling should be fun and entertaining. If it stops being fun, it's time to stop.